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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 580 V8vsTesla Model 3 Highland · Facelift 2023 Performance 79 kWh

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223)

S 580 V8

503 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-2026
VS

Tesla Model 3 Highland · Facelift 2023

Performance 79 kWh

460 hpElectricAWDAutomaticSedan2024-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Performance 79 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.1 s
  • Highest torque
    723 Nm
    533 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,851 kg
    4,081 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    249 hp/t
    185 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    594 L
  • Best overall score
    84/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 V8TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh
Power
503hp375kW
460hp343kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
723Nm533lb-ft
Curb weight
2,215kg4,883lb
1,851kg4,081lb
Gross weight
2,910kg6,415lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
262 km/h
163 mph
To 99% top speed
47.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
26.7s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
3.1s
0-200 km/h
14.3s
Calculated
8.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
3.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
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Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
10.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
249hp/t185kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
391Nm/t261lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
697km433mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
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Length
5,469mm215in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,921mm76in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,510mm59in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
3,396mm134in
2,875mm113in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,683mm66in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
128mm5in
Trunk volume
505L
594L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
76L
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

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Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 V8TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
3.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
3.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.3 s
8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
262 km/h
163 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
4.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
7.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
9.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
10.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
217 km/h
135 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 580 V8 has 43 hp more than Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Performance 79 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Performance 79 kWh and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 580 V8: 43 hp (32 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh
262 km/h
163 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 580 V8 has more power, Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Performance 79 kWh is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Performance 79 kWh and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 580 V8: 1.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 V8
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh
249 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 V8
503 hp
375 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh
460 hp
343 kW
3.1 s
262 km/h
163 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 V8
Power
503 hp
375 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,469 mm
215.3 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h3.1 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
594 L
21.0 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 V8TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Performance 79 kWh
Power
503 hp
375 kW
460 hp
343 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
723 Nm
533 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
3.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
Lightness
2,215 kg
4,883 lb
1,851 kg
4,081 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,469 mm
215.3 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
594 L
21.0 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Range score
697 km
433 mi
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Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
594 L
21.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
249 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 580 V8
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Performance 79 kWh

  • Has 23 Nm more
  • Is 364 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 89 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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